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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,720.64, 11,580.96 and 2,174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,720.64, 11,580.96 and 2,174.54 is: 3,261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,720.64 : 11,580.96 = 2,174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,720.64/11,580.96 = 2,174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,720.64x = 11,580.96 × 2,174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,720.64x = 25,183,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,183,260.76/7,720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.81

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